RTVE has revealed by surprise that the journalist Ana Blanco, one of the most recognized and acclaimed communicators by the audience, will say goodbye to the small screen next Saturday, February 24. The journalist will present the Weekly Report for the last time before retiring from television permanently.
After more than three decades dedicated body and soul to the profession and after having covered events that have changed the world, wars and elections, Blanco has decided to opt for early retirement, which will take effect on March 29. It should be noted that the communicator is currently 63 years old.
In the statement released by the public body through its website, RTVE has indicated that the journalist will remain linked to the Corporation forever. ”With rigor and professionalism as the main hallmarks, Ana Blanco has presented the News for more than three decades in almost all of its time slots, and has participated in many of TVE’s special programs, as well as in debates and news programs. of the numerous electoral calls,” the letter stated.
The communicator who began working on the radio while studying thus ends a career full of work and sacrifice, but also recognition and opportunities available to very few.
Throughout his vast career, Blanco has had the opportunity to participate in all types of projects on the small screen. Her dedication, professionalism and good work have made her one of the leading journalists for the new generations and have earned her important awards, such as an Antena de Oro, an Ondas Award, a TP de Oro, an Academy Award of Television, an Award from the International Press Club, the Pedro Antonio de Alarcón National Journalism Award, etc.
Faced with the announcement of her departure from television, hundreds of people have expressed their regret on social networks and have valued the Basque woman’s work in recent years: ”Reference of rigorous journalism. Ana Blanco will be missed on TV!”, ”See you always! That retirement is well deserved and enjoy this new stage that you are beginning now”, ”History of TV and this country”, ”First Piqueras, now Ana… I’m entering an existential crisis”, ”Deserved rest , she will be greatly missed”, ”One of the great journalists of our country”, etc.
